National cups are something special for many teams and supporters. Today's match will decide whether it's Gainsborough Trinity or Lancaster City that keep their silverware dream alive.
There should be plenty of energy on the pitch in this game, as both sides have had time to recuperate from their last game. Let's hope both teams are ready to give it all.
Gainsborough Trinity form and stats
Last season, Gainsborough's Fa Trophy journey ended in the 3rd round qualifying.Gainsborough Trinity are hoping to put things right at home after a defeat in their previous match, the score 2-3 away versus United of Manchester.
Ahead of that match, Gainsborough Trinity won a home game hosting Coalville Town (3-0).With the first game of the season soon underway, it's time to look at the results from the Gainsborough Trinity friendly games in pre-season: Gainsborough Trinity played one friendly, won 0, drew 1 and lost 0. If you are really into statistics you might appreciate knowing that Gainsborough scored 0 goals and conceded 0 in these one game.
Lancaster City form and stats
They also participated in Fa Trophy last season. This ended in the 3rd round qualifying.Three has not been a lucky number for Lancaster City as they have been defeated three times in a row since the United of Manchester match.
It might be tough going out on the road again for Lancaster City, facing their second straight away game. Especially as the previous game, ended with a defeat 0-2 versus Scarborough Athletic.
Ahead of that match was the victory versus Witton Albion at their stadium, the result 2-1.Head 2 Head
Previous nine meetings involving these sides: Gainsborough Trinity won eight, Lancaster City were winners in one and we saw zero draws. three games with over 2,5 goals, six matches with two goals or less.Gainsborough Trinity missing players
Lancaster City missing players
| Gainsborough Trinity | Lancaster City | ||||||
| Total | Home | Statistics | Stat | Away | Total | ||
| 25 | 12 | Played | P | 14 | 25 | ||
| 8 | 6 | Won | W | 4 | 10 | ||
| 6 | 4 | Drew | D | 4 | 4 | ||
| 11 | 2 | Lost | L | 6 | 11 | ||
| 24 | 14 | Scored | S | 21 | 33 | ||
| 33 | 9 | Conceded | C | 24 | 35 | ||
| 88% | 92% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 100% | ||
| 64% | 58% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 86% | 76% | ||
| 36% | 25% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 50% | 40% | ||
| 16% | 8% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 36% | 24% | ||
| 16% | 8% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 21% | 16% | ||
| 40% | 42% | BTTS | BTTS | 71% | 48% | ||
| 36% | 42% | Clean Sheets | C S | 7% | 20% | ||
| 36% | 25% | Failed to Score | F T | 21% | 32% | ||
| 3.4 | 5.3 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 4.4 | 3.2 | ||
| 4 | 5.3 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 3.3 | 2.6 | ||
| 1.3 | 2 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 1.7 | 1.3 | ||
| 1 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 2 | 2 | ||
| 5.6 | 7.1 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 9.4 | 6.3 | ||
| 3.1 | 3.7 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 3.4 | 2.2 | ||
| 35% | 35% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 55% | 66% | ||
| 9.4 | 11.3 | Shots against (avg) | S A | 7.4 | 4.8 | ||
| 4.4 | 5.1 | Shots on Target against (avg) | S O | 3.4 | 2.2 | ||